Hunter 猎户 Yili Olfactory Art by Yili Olfactory Art

Hunter 猎户 Yili Olfactory Art

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Hunter 猎户 Yili Olfactory Art worth trying?

Hunter 猎户 by Yili Olfactory Art is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
amber, woody, vanilla with Blood Mandarin, Cumin, Pink Pepper
amber woody vanilla

The first impression

Hunter 猎户 by Yili Olfactory Art is a fragrance for women and men. Hunter 猎户 was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Yili Li. Top notes are Blood Mandarin, Cumin, Pink Pepper and Coriander; middle notes are Cedar, Olibanum, Patchouli and Tobacco; base notes are Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Vanilla.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
woody 85%
vanilla 70%
sweet 60%
aromatic 50%
fresh spicy 40%
soft spicy 35%
patchouli 30%
warm spicy 25%
tobacco 20%

The perfumer behind it

Yili Li

Yili Li

Yili Li is a Chinese perfumer and the founder of Yili Olfactory Art, a brand that explores conceptual and narrative-driven scents. Her catalog includes Cotton Box, Desert, Desperado, Golden Oud, Harlot, Homeless, Hunter, and Hustler. Li's fragrances often challenge traditional boundaries, using evocative names and unconventional ingredient combinations.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Blood Mandarin Blood Mandarin
Cumin Cumin
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper
Coriander Coriander

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Cedar Cedar
Olibanum Olibanum
Patchouli Patchouli
Tobacco Tobacco

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Labdanum Labdanum
Vanilla Vanilla

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Hunter 猎户 Yili Olfactory Art

Essence

The Explorer thrives on the thrill of the unknown, drawn to uncharted territories both physical and emotional. Hunter 猎户 embodies this spirit with its bold blend of blood mandarin, cumin, and pink pepper-notes that evoke the spice of adventure. The fragrance’s woody, tobacco-laden heart and vanilla-tinged base suggest a journey that begins with intensity and settles into warmth, mirroring the Explorer’s cycle of discovery and reflection.

Style & Aesthetic

Hunter 猎户’s wearer favors a style that balances ruggedness and refinement. Think tailored leather jackets, well-worn boots, and fabrics that whisper of distant travels. Their aesthetic is layered, much like the scent itself-earthy patchouli and smoky tobacco juxtaposed with the soft glow of labdanum and vanilla.

Philosophy & Values

For them, life is a series of encounters with the extraordinary. They value curiosity over comfort, believing that growth lies beyond familiarity. The fragrance’s olibanum note-a resin used in ancient rituals-hints at their reverence for traditions that honor the sacredness of exploration.

Relationships

They attract others with their magnetic stories and restless energy, though they may struggle with commitment. Relationships are fleeting campfires-warm and illuminating, but often left behind as they move onward. The scent’s coriander and cedar notes suggest a charm that’s both spicy and grounded.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by spontaneous detours and late-night conversations in dimly lit rooms. Hunter 猎户’s longevity makes it a companion for evenings that stretch into dawn, its tobacco and tonka bean lingering like the embers of a shared fire.

Shadow

The Explorer risks becoming untethered, mistaking motion for purpose. The cumin’s animalic edge warns of a hunger that can devour stability, leaving them stranded in their own myths.

Conclusion

Hunter 猎户 is a scent for those who wear the night like a second skin, its ambered warmth a testament to the treasures found-and left-along the way.

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